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Inanm HHAHHAH
HORARRADERAD
Marriage Procession of Neminatha Neminatha, the 22nd Tirthankara returned from His marriage procession halfway to avoid killing of animals for the marriage feast. This remarkable incident exemplifies the importance of non-violence in day to day life of every sensitive human being. As narrated in Jaina literature the wedding party of prince Nemikumara was approaching the bridal pavilion of Rajamati. Suddenly He heard frightful shrieks and cries of animals to be slaughtered for the wedding feast. He was deeply anguished by the thought of such violence. He at once decided to renounce that life which delights in inflicting miseries on others. His bride Rajamati also followed His footsteps and renounced. The painting illustrates the entire episode in detail. In the foreground the marriage procession of Neminatha is approaching the bride's pavilion. There are birds and animals in an enclosure. On top left against a different colour background monk Neminatha is performing meditation in the kayotsarga pose.
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